A Thursday night road trip to Georgia Tech opens the year. Texas Tech and Utah both visit Boulder in October. And a late Friday night kickoff against Houston closes out the home slate. The 2026 Colorado Football Schedule starts with a national showcase and never fully steps out of the spotlight. Colorado Buffaloes football opens on the road under the lights, hosts two strong Big 12 opponents in October, and finishes with a mix of late-night home and road tests. Here is the complete 2026 Colorado Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Colorado Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsBobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 8:00 PM ETESPN | Win 14-13 | |
| Saturday | vs Weber State WildcatsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | 3:30 PM ETESPN+ | Win 52-21 | |
| Saturday | at Northwestern WildcatsNW Medicine at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL | 7:30 PM ETFOX | Loss 41-7 | |
| Saturday | at Baylor BearsMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | 12:00 PM ETESPN2 | Loss 23-13 | |
| Saturday | vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | 7:30 PM ETFOX | Loss 29-7 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Utah UtesFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Oklahoma State CowboysBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Kansas State WildcatsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Arizona State Sun DevilsMountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Houston CougarsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | 10:15 PM ETESPN | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at Cincinnati BearcatsNippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs UCF KnightsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
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Thursday Night National Opener and Early Travel
Georgia Tech away, Weber State home, Northwestern and Baylor away
- Georgia Tech on a Thursday night
- Weber State at Folsom Field
- Northwestern on the road
- Baylor on the road
The Colorado Football Schedule opens with a national showcase at Georgia Tech before Weber State gives Boulder a home date. Two more road games close a travel-heavy September.
Ranked Home Dates Separated by a Bye
Texas Tech for Homecoming, then Colorado vs Utah 2026
- Texas Tech at home
- Bye week
- Utah at home
This is where the Colorado Big 12 schedule 2026 turns serious. Texas Tech visits on October 3. Utah arrives after the bye.
Oklahoma State Road and Kansas State Home
Oklahoma State away, Kansas State at home
- Oklahoma State on the road
- Kansas State at Folsom Field
A road trip to Oklahoma State follows before Kansas State visits on Halloween.
Late-Season Travel and Final Home Dates
Arizona State away, Houston late, Cincinnati away, UCF home
- Arizona State on the road
- Houston at 10:15 p.m. ET
- Cincinnati on the road
- UCF at home
A road trip to Arizona State opens November. Houston visits for a late Friday night kickoff. Colorado closes the regular season on the road at Cincinnati before UCF returns them home.
Colorado Football Home Games 2026
Six home dates at Folsom Field:
- Weber State
- Texas Tech
- Utah
- Kansas State
- Houston
- UCF
The 2026 Colorado Football Schedule features a national opener, a strong mid-season home stretch against ranked teams, and late-season travel. How the Buffaloes handle the Georgia Tech road game, the Texas Tech-Utah home stretch, and the closing stretch will shape the entire year.
FAQ
When does Colorado play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Colorado Football Schedule 2026 opens on the road against Georgia Tech on Thursday, September 3, at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
When is Colorado vs Utah 2026?
Colorado vs Utah 2026 is set for Saturday, October 17, at home at Folsom Field in Boulder.
How many home games does Colorado play in 2026?
Colorado has six Colorado football home games in 2026 at Folsom Field: Weber State, Texas Tech, Utah, Kansas State, Houston and UCF.
What is Colorado’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Texas Tech (home) through Utah (home) — October 3 and October 17 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Colorado Big 12 schedule 2026.
